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A14 XBB

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,202 mi
Last recorded82,202 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 XBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 82,202 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 82,157 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 68,387 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 68,387 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front/rear. spacing wrong. (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 56,892 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 56,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35zr19y ex load, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2022 47,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear tyres worn inside

Pass 14 Aug 2021 35,303 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 28,666 miles

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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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A14 XBB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A14 XBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A14 XBB registered?

A14 XBB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is A14 XBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 XBB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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